The Nature of Toldot, Part 2
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues with an analysis of whether a Toldah is an expansion of the Av or a new creation.
The Nature of Toldot Melacha
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson focuses on the nature of Toldot Melacha.
Introduction to Toldot Melacha
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson continues the introduction to Avos and Toldot, and introduces the critical concept of ‘melechet machshevet.’
Introduction to Avot Melachot
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson explores whether the Avot Melachot are learned out only from the building of the Mishkan, or also from Avodat HaKorbanot.
Secret Of Success
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Listening to G-d
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Wrapping up Perek 81, Rabbi David analyzes the use of the word “shema”, listen, in the perek, and the connection between its two parts.
Perek 81, Part I
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi David discusses Tehillim Perek 81. This perek, said as the Shir Shel Yom of Thursday, describes the joy and ecstasy of praising Hashem and at the same time serves as a warning to Am Yisrael to stay on the right track.
Good and Evil in This World
Posted onFocusing once again on Perek 94, Rabbi David focuses on the theme of the perek, exploring the time old question of “tzaddik v’ra lo.”
Animal Allusion
Posted onPerek 94
Posted onContinuing with the theme of Shir Shel Yom, Rabbi David analyzes Tehillim Perek 94 with its theme of the often confusing elements of good and bad in this world.
Perek 82
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi Avishai David discusses Tehillim Perek 82. This perek, said every week as a shir shel yom, expresses the theme of justice and truth within our ideal world.
Perek 145 Part II
Posted onIn analyzing the Tefillah of Ashrei, we gain an appreciation of G-d’s transcendence and at the same time His focus on each individual.
Perek 145 Part I
Posted onTehillim Perek 145 is familiar to all as the tefillah of Ashrei. In this class, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes and explores the significance of this essential prayer.
Thanking G-d
Posted onIn light of the previous classes on Perek 107, the obligation of “birkat hagomel” is analyzed from a halachic perspective.
Reuven’s Reality
Posted onPerek 107 Part II
Posted onContinuing from last week, Rabbi David delves into the historical background of Tehillim Perek 107.
Perek 107, Part I
Posted onThroughout life we encounter difficult situations and rely on G-d to help save us. There are four specific circumstances in which one is obligated to thank Hashem for His salvation. In his discussion on Tehillim Perek 107, Rabbi David details these situations and describes one’s obligation of gratitude toward the Almighty.
Perek 24, Part 2
Posted onIn this shiur on Tehillim Perek 24, Rabbi Avishai David expounds on the theme of “malchiot.”
Perek 24, Part 1
Posted onRabbi Avishai David presents a “pshat” based analysis of perek 24 of Tehillim.
Tehillim for Israel: Perek 122
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Rabbi Avishai David discusses Tehillim Perek 122 which speaks about the joy and beauty of Yerushalayim.
Fruitful Fragrance
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Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses The holiday of Chanuka.
The Beauty of Every Jew
Posted onIn honor of Lag BaOmer, Rebbetzin Heller delves into the idea of the beauty of each individual and how that theme relates to us. In this class, Rebbetzin Heller explains the deeper messages behind the deaths of the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva, and the gift that Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai bequeathed to us.
Shovavim – Self Improvement
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses a period in the Jewish calendar known as Shovavim.
Tu B’shvat: Combining Heaven and Earth
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Tu B’Shvat. From a Chassidic perspective, this class delves into the spiritual meaning and function of the day. Just as a tree, acts as a conduit between the rain-soaked earth and the blossoming fruit, Man’s purpose in this world is to use the word of G-d to galvanize himself to positive action. This class also discusses deep significance of each of the Seven Species that are unique to the Land of Israel.
Tu B’Shvat: Focus on Eretz Yisrael
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tu B’shvat, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the nature of the day, its relationship to Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel), and how we can connect to the day in our own lives. The class also explains the concept of the number 15.
The Four Parshiyot
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses Parshat Shekalim, Parshat Zachor, Parshat Parah, and Parshat Hachodesh, which are read in the weeks surrounding Purim, leading up to Rosh Chodesh Nissan.
The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet
Posted onUsing Halacha and Chassidus, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the differences between the destruction of the First Jewish Temple and the Second Temple.
Rosh Chodesh: A Time of Renewal
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Heller discusses the unique essence of the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh, as described in the Torah.
Birkat Hachama
Posted onIn this Shiur (Torah class) Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the special event that occured on Erev Pesach; Birkat Hachama.